Search results
Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridius: A Hispano-Roman general forced into slavery who seeks revenge against Emperor Commodus for the murder of his family and the previous emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus (based on the historical figure Commodus): The amoral and power-hungry son of Marcus Aurelius. He murders his father ...
Macrinus' life inspired Russell Crowe's character Maximus Decimus Meridius in the 2000 feature film Gladiator. [8] Marcus Nonius Macrinus and the fictitious Maximus Decimus Meridius are placed within the same time period. Further, both Marcus and the fictitious Maximus are liked and well known by Marcus Aurelius.
12. Documentary. 1. Russell Crowe is an actor. He gained international attention for his role as Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius in the 2000 epic historical film Gladiator, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor. Crowe's other performances include tobacco firm whistle-blower Jeffrey Wigand in the drama film The Insider (1999 ...
Crowe speaks Italian in the film, which calls to mind one of his most famous screen characters: Roman warrior Maximus Decimus Meridius, his Oscar-winning role in Ridley Scott’s 2000 sandal-and ...
Russell Crowe has addressed rumours he will be in Gladiator 2 after being spotted near the film’s set.. The Kiwi actor played Maximus Decimus Meridius in Ridley Scott’s 2000 Best Picture ...
Erin Doyle. July 31, 2024 at 8:20 PM. Paul Mescal Paramount Pictures. Gladiator 2 director Ridley Scott knows the importance of going big or going home — and he opted to go bigger than ever when ...
On the reverse, the lion, symbol of the legion, and the legend LEG IIII FL. Legio IV Flavia Felix ("Lucky Flavian Fourth Legion"), was a legion of the Imperial Roman army founded in AD 70 by the emperor Vespasian (r. 69–79) from the cadre of the disbanded Legio IV Macedonica. The legion was active in Moesia Superior in the first half of the ...
Ridley Scott has talked about the action scenes in the highly anticipated Gladiator sequel, teasing that the film opens with the biggest fight sequence in his career.. The sequel to Scott’s ...